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Chambersite and Atacamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.503.745-3.776
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Chambersite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chambersite and Atacamite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Chambersite and Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Chambersite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chambersite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chambersite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chambersite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.